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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.96, 1,329.80 and 765.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.96, 1,329.80 and 765.84 is: 1,057.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.96 : 1,329.80 = 765.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.96/1,329.80 = 765.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.96x = 1,329.80 × 765.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.96x = 1,018,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,414.03/962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.59

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